Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, December 16, 1913

Categories

Maria Kraus-Boelté Letters Collection

Date

1913-12-16

Language

ENG

Author

Kraus-Boelté, Maria

Recipient

Meleney, Carrie Coit

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383. Central Park West, New York City, Dec: 16, 13

My dear Mrs Meleney,
Your letters always give me joy! - I am truly sorry to hear from you- how persistently and seriously you have been troubled with bronchitis. It proves, that you have to be very careful.- I too, have been suffering sincerely; but - I am glad to say- that I am “about & doing”. For several day- I was unable to utter a word. However-
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I was able to tell a short Christmas story to a delightful crowd of little children.- Dear Mrs Meleney- we had a charming Christmas festival last Saturday. I know, you would have enjoyed it as much as I did ! A great charm- to me - was, that a number of our former graduates - now married - had brought their children ! Oh !the happiness shining from their faces.-
Of course, we shall be delighted to have you call some afternoon, as you say, - and also to meet Ms. Tappen .- The best of [illegible] ideas- as I read
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About them,- or as our friend who hear her, & even attended her classes in Rome- are derived from Froebel. Her saying: if giving the children time “to think”, - has been compromised in Mr Kraus saying : “Make haste slowly”. Surely- Froebel- following Nature- allowed dur time for development & growth in all things! - It does me always good- when you say : “that you love to think of the days when I was in the midst of my children. Dear Carrie - I am trule blessed in my “Kgten-Daughters “love”.- When you are well again
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We shall hope to see you in our new home.- We often think of you- & your large and happy family circle; Christmas joys will truly surround you and Mr. Meleney.- Our “good wishes” go out to all of you.-
Emma joins me - in sending love.
Affectionately
Your adopted “Kindergarten Mother”
Maria Kraus Boelte

[front side envelope]
From: Mrs J Kraus, #383 Central Park West New York City
Montessori
Mrs Clarance E. Meleney
509 East 16th Street,
Brooklyn, New York
158

Funding Note

Funding for the Maria Kraus-Boelté Letters Digitization project is provided by the Long Island Library Resources Council.

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